Cincinnati @ San Francisco Picks & Props

T.J. Friedl is penciled in 1st on the lineup card today. Oracle Park projects as the #10 field in the game for LHB batting average, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 11.5-mph in this contest, the 2nd-strongest of the day for hitters. T.J. Friedl will hold the platoon advantage against Mason Black in today's matchup... and even more favorably, Black has a large platoon split. T.J. Friedl pulls many of his flyballs (36.8% — 94th percentile) and will have a big advantage hitting them towards the league's 2nd-shallowest RF fences today.

When estimating his overall offensive ability, Jonathan India ranks in the 82nd percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). The leading projection system (THE BAT) ranks Oracle Park as the 10th-best stadium in Major League Baseball for right-handed batting average. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 11.5-mph in this contest, the 2nd-strongest of the day for hitters. Jonathan India has experienced some negative variance in regards to his batting average since the start of last season; his .238 BA is significantly deflated relative to his .260 Expected Batting Average, based on the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s interpretation of Statcast data. Jonathan India has notched a .342 Expected wOBA (xwOBA) since the start of last season, checking in at the 75th percentile for hitting ability according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X)'s interpretation of Statcast data.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Tyler Stephenson in the 92nd percentile when assessing his BABIP ability. The leading projection system (THE BAT) ranks Oracle Park as the 10th-best stadium in Major League Baseball for right-handed batting average. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 11.5-mph in this contest, the 2nd-strongest of the day for hitters. Tyler Stephenson has an 88th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (35.8%) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting them in the direction of baseball's 2nd-shallowest RF fences today. Since the start of last season, Tyler Stephenson's flyball exit velocity (an advanced standard to assess power) grades out in the 78th percentile at 94.4 mph.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Heliot Ramos in the 84th percentile as it relates to his BABIP ability. Heliot Ramos has primarily hit in the back-half of the batting order this season (100% of the time), but he is projected to hit 5th in the lineup in this matchup. The leading projection system (THE BAT) ranks Oracle Park as the 10th-best stadium in Major League Baseball for right-handed batting average. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 11.5-mph in this contest, the 2nd-strongest of the day for hitters. Heliot Ramos will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Nick Lodolo today.

Mike Ford is projected to hit 3rd in the batting order today, which would be an upgrade from his 50% rate of hitting in the bottom-half of the lineup this season. Oracle Park projects as the #10 field in the game for LHB batting average, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 11.5-mph in this contest, the 2nd-strongest of the day for hitters. Given Mason Black's large platoon split, Mike Ford will have a tremendous advantage batting from the opposite side of the plate in today's matchup. Mike Ford pulls many of his flyballs (37.9% — 95th percentile) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting them towards the game's 2nd-shallowest RF fences today.

LaMonte Wade Jr. is projected to hit 2nd in the batting order in today's game. Oracle Park projects as the #10 field in the game for LHB batting average, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 11.5-mph in this contest, the 2nd-strongest of the day for hitters. LaMonte Wade Jr. pulls many of his flyballs (33.5% — 75th percentile) and has the good fortune of hitting them towards the league's 2nd-shallowest RF fences today. Home field advantage generally boosts batter metrics across the board, and LaMonte Wade Jr. will hold that advantage in today's game.

Patrick Bailey is penciled in 3rd in the lineup in today's game, which would be an upgrade from his 79% rate of hitting in the bottom-half of the batting order this year. The leading projection system (THE BAT) ranks Oracle Park as the 10th-best stadium in Major League Baseball for right-handed batting average. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 11.5-mph in this contest, the 2nd-strongest of the day for hitters. As a switch-hitter who is stronger from the 0 side of the plate, Patrick Bailey will get to bat from his better side against Nick Lodolo today. Patrick Bailey will benefit from the home field advantage today, which figures to improve all of his stats.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Michael Conforto in the 87th percentile when estimating his overall offensive skill. Oracle Park projects as the #10 field in the game for LHB batting average, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). Oracle Park has the 2nd-shallowest right field fences among all major league stadiums. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 11.5-mph in this contest, the 2nd-strongest of the day for hitters. Michael Conforto will hold the home field advantage today, which should bolster all of his stats.

The leading projection system (THE BAT) ranks Oracle Park as the 10th-best stadium in Major League Baseball for right-handed batting average. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 11.5-mph in this contest, the 2nd-strongest of the day for hitters. Hitting from the opposite that Nick Lodolo throws from, Tyler Fitzgerald will have the upper hand in today's matchup. Tyler Fitzgerald has a 77th percentile opposite-field rate on his flyballs (33.9%) and is a great match for the park considering he'll be hitting them out towards the league's 2nd-shallowest RF fences today. Home field advantage typically improves hitter metrics in all categories, and Tyler Fitzgerald will hold that advantage today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Thairo Estrada in the 75th percentile when estimating his batting average talent. Thairo Estrada has primarily hit in the back-half of the lineup this season (84% of the time), but he is projected to bat 1st in the batting order in this game. The leading projection system (THE BAT) ranks Oracle Park as the 10th-best stadium in Major League Baseball for right-handed batting average. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 11.5-mph in this contest, the 2nd-strongest of the day for hitters. Thairo Estrada will have the benefit of the platoon advantage against Nick Lodolo in today's game.

The leading projection system (THE BAT) ranks Oracle Park as the 10th-best stadium in Major League Baseball for right-handed batting average. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 16.8-mph in this contest, the strongest of the day for hitters. Hitting from the opposite that Nick Lodolo throws from, Jakson Reetz will have the upper hand in today's game. Jakson Reetz will possess the home field advantage today, which ought to bolster all of his stats.

Oracle Park projects as the #10 field in the game for LHB batting average, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). Oracle Park has the 2nd-shallowest right field fences among all major league stadiums. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 11.5-mph in this contest, the 2nd-strongest of the day for hitters. Given Mason Black's large platoon split, Will Benson will have an enormous advantage hitting from the opposite side of the dish in today's game. Since the start of last season, Will Benson's flyball exit velocity (a reliable standard to assess power) ranks in the 84th percentile at 94.8 mph.

Jake Fraley is penciled in 5th in the lineup in this matchup. Oracle Park projects as the #10 field in the game for LHB batting average, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 11.5-mph in this contest, the 2nd-strongest of the day for hitters. Jake Fraley will receive the benefit of the platoon advantage against Mason Black in today's game... and even better, Black has a large platoon split. Jake Fraley pulls a high percentage of his flyballs (34.2% — 80th percentile) and will have a big advantage hitting them towards the game's 2nd-shallowest RF fences today.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Elly De La Cruz as the best hitter in the majors when assessing his BABIP talent. Elly De La Cruz is penciled in 2nd in the lineup in today's game, which would be an upgrade from his 58% rate of hitting in the bottom-half of the batting order this season. Oracle Park projects as the #10 field in the game for LHB batting average, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). Oracle Park has the 2nd-shallowest right field fences among all major league stadiums. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 11.5-mph in this contest, the 2nd-strongest of the day for hitters.

Wilmer Flores is projected to hit 4th in the batting order in this game. The leading projection system (THE BAT) ranks Oracle Park as the 10th-best stadium in Major League Baseball for right-handed batting average. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 11.5-mph in this contest, the 2nd-strongest of the day for hitters. Batting from the opposite that Nick Lodolo throws from, Wilmer Flores will have an edge in today's game. Home field advantage typically boosts hitter metrics in all categories, and Wilmer Flores will hold that advantage in today's game.

Oracle Park projects as the #10 field in the game for LHB batting average, via the leading projection system (THE BAT). The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 11.5-mph in this contest, the 2nd-strongest of the day for hitters. Jeimer Candelario pulls a lot of his flyballs (35.7% — 90th percentile) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting them towards the league's 2nd-shallowest RF fences in today's matchup. Jeimer Candelario grades out in the 79th percentile when it comes to hitting balls between 23° and 34°, the launch angle range that tends to result the most in home runs (17.8% rate since the start of last season).

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Matt Chapman in the 94th percentile when estimating his overall offensive talent. The leading projection system (THE BAT) ranks Oracle Park as the 10th-best stadium in Major League Baseball for right-handed batting average. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 11.5-mph in this contest, the 2nd-strongest of the day for hitters. Batting from the opposite that Nick Lodolo throws from, Matt Chapman will have an advantage in today's game. Matt Chapman will benefit from the home field advantage today, which should boost all of his stats.

When estimating his BABIP skill, Austin Slater is projected as the 6th-best hitter in the game by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Austin Slater is projected to bat 1st on the lineup card in today's game. The leading projection system (THE BAT) ranks Oracle Park as the 9th-best stadium in Major League Baseball for right-handed batting average. The wind projects to be blowing out to RF at 16.8-mph in this contest, the strongest of the day for hitters. Austin Slater will hold the platoon advantage over Nick Lodolo in today's matchup.

The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Spencer Steer in the 82nd percentile when assessing his overall offensive ability. Spencer Steer is projected to bat 4th in the batting order in today's game. The leading projection system (THE BAT) ranks Oracle Park as the 10th-best stadium in Major League Baseball for right-handed batting average. The wind projects to be blowing out to LF at 11.5-mph in this contest, the 2nd-strongest of the day for hitters. Spencer Steer is in the 87th percentile when it comes to hitting balls between 23° and 34°, the launch angle range that tends to optimize home runs (18.5% rate since the start of last season).

Santiago Espinal has gone over 0.5 in 4 of his last 10 games.